ASTM F559-05(2017)
Standard Test Method for Measuring Length of Road Test Courses Using a Fifth Wheel

Standard No.

ASTM F559-05(2017)

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F559-05(2017)

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the accurate length measurement of road courses used for testing all types of pneumatic tires on various associated vehicles. 1.2 This test method is intended for use on public highways or closed circuit test courses, or both, that cannot be measured practically by surveying techniques. 1.3 Use of this test method requires that the surface of the test course to be measured shall be sufficiently smooth to preclude bounce or hop of the fifth wheel, which will affect the accuracy of the measurement. The normal highway surface is adequate for this test method. 1.4 It is not the intent or scope of this test method to encompass distance measurements of test courses whose surfaces are irregular, broken up, jagged, and so forth, such as rock courses, Belgian block, “rumble” surfaces, and the like. Snowand ice-covered surfaces also are excluded. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F559-05(2017) Referenced Document

• ASTM F1082 Standard Practice for Tires-Determining Precision for Test Method Standards (Withdrawn 2006)*， 2017-08-16 Update
• ASTM F457 Standard Test Method for Speed and Distance Calibration of a Fifth Wheel Equipped With Either Analog or Digital Instrumentation
• ASTM F538 Standard Terminology Relating to the Characteristics and Performance of Tires

ASTM F559-05(2017) history

• 2017 ASTM F559-05(2017) Standard Test Method for Measuring Length of Road Test Courses Using a Fifth Wheel
• 2005 ASTM F559-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Measuring Length of Road Test Courses Using a Fifth Wheel
• 2005 ASTM F559-05 Standard Test Method for Measuring Length of Road Test Courses Using a Fifth Wheel
• 1995 ASTM F559-95(2000) Standard Test Method for Measuring Length of Road Test Courses Using a Fifth Wheel